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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 20, 1988 m 16/88 m104 COUNCIL MINUTES m A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, June 20, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. m PRESENT: Mayor J.E. Anderson m~ COUNCILLORS: mw. Arthurs M. Brenner S. Coburn B. Mitchell B. Morgan A. Robertson m ALSO PRESENT: N.C. Marshall - Town Manager mB. Taylor - Town Clerk T. Magi - Director of Planning N. Carroll - Manager - Current Operations Division mT. Melymuk - Manager - Policy and Information Division m(i) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular meeting of June 6, 1988. (II) DELEGATIONS 1. Mrs. Josie Britton, 121 L'Amoreaux Drive, Scarborough, stated that the Executive Committee approved her mrequest to erect a trailer on land in Claremont for a six month period subject to certain conditions. Upon receiving this approval, she fulfilled all the mconditions but at the Council Meeting of June 6, 1988, this approval was overturned. She requested Council to reconsider its decision. m2. Mrs. Jacqueline Sharpe, 323 Finch Avenue stated that a child was killed on Finch Avenue near Altona Road which is an area of high traffic and speed. She felt mthat there is a lack of planning with respect to traffic and as a result the quality of life in Pickering is deteriorating. 3. Mr. Jack Gilligan, 1027 Sherman Crescent, stated that the draft plan of subdivision submitted by John Boddy Developments Limited should be deferred pending mconfirmation that construction traffic will get access from Fairport Road, that the top of the bank be defined by existing mature trees and the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Dixie Road and Finch Avenue. m 4. Mr. Ted Ducker, 2022 Lynn Heights Drive, stated that with respect to the draft plan of subdivision submitted by John Boddy Developments Limited, the existing barrier on Lynn Heights Drive should remain mto block construction traffic and felt that there should be a barrier or fence to protect the hazard lands. ! m ] 6/88 m 105 (II) DELEGATIONS - continued m 5. Mr. Wayne Sampson, 2026 Lynn Heights Drive, stated that with respect to the draft plan of subdivision submitted by John Boddy Developments Limited, there I should be buffer zone between the existing a larger development and the draft plan, the tree preservation zones should be changed to hazard lands and the lot me lines of houses backing onto the ravine should have the lot lines clarified. 6. Mr. Keith MacIsaac, 2018 Lynn Heights Drive, stated that with respect to the draft plan of subdivision submitted by John Boddy Developments Limited, the ravine must be protected and this could be done by '~ using bales of hay to block construction debris. He ' asked if silt will be controlled in storm water runoff. m 7. Mr. Paul Demenok, 1025 Sherman Crescent, stated that many trees will be destroyed in the draft plan of subidivision submitted by John Boddy Developments m Limited and that there should be more open space. 8. Mr. John Boddy, representing John Boddy Developments Limited, stated that every precaution will be taken to I protect trees and no fill or debris will be put in the ravine. m 9. Mrs. Betsy Gummow, 121 Twyn Rivers Drive, submitted a petition on behalf of residents in the Twyn Rivers Drive area and asked that a comprehensive traffic i study be undertaken of this road. m (iii) RESOLUTIONS i Resolution #122/88 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Morgan m That Resolution #104/88, Item #ll, be reconsidered. m CARRIED m Resolution #123/88 Moved by Councillor Morgan Seconded by Councillor Brenner m TEMPORARY TRAILER OCCUPATION mBY BRITTON FILE NUMBER - D 2200 moThat the request of Mr. and Mrs. B. Britton to occupy a temporary trailer on their lot while their permanent dwellings are under construction be approved subject to the following conditions: m 1. occupation of the trailer to occur only until an occupancy permit is issued for the dwelling or for a mmaximum of six months, whichever time period is shorter; m m m 16/88 m106 Resolution #123/88 - continued m 2. occupation of the trailer to be approved by the Medical Officer of. Health; m 3. a $5,000.00 security (letter of credit) to be provided to guarantee compliance with the agreement; mo4. a right to enter to be given to the Town to ensure compliance with the agreement. CARRIED Resolution #124/88 Moved by Councillor Mitchell Seconded by Councillor Brenner TRAFFIC ON TWYN RIVERS DRIVE FILE NUMBER - E 4000 That the Presentation prepared by the residents of Twyn Rivers Drive dated June 20, 1988 regarding traffic on Twyn Rivers Drive be referred to the staff of the Region of Durham for comment and to undertake a complete study of traffic movement on this road; and that until this study is completed the Police be requested to patrol Twyn Rivers Drive, particularly during rush hour periods; and that a by-law be prepared to prohibit heavy trucks on Twyn Rivers Drive. CARRIED m Resolution #125/88 - Appendix #1 Moved by Councillor Coburn Seconded by Councillor Mitchell That the Report of the Executive Committee dated June 13, 1988 be adopted with the following amendment: Item #3 was amended by adding a third condition to read as mfollows: 3. That the owner agree to share the cost of an maccess to Kingston Road from the Hub Plaza subject to the approval of the Ministry of Transport. mCARRIED II Resolution #126/88 - Appendix #2 m~ Moved by Councillor Mitchell Seconded by Councillor Brenner i That the Report of the Planning Committee dated June 14, 1988 be adopted with the following amendments: m Item #1 was approved with the conditions that were proposed to Planning Committee on June 14, 1988. ! 16/88 107 Resolution #126/88 - continued Item #1 was further amended by adding a seventeenth condition to read as follows: 17. That the owner erect a six foot chain link fence to protect the valley lands prior to the construction of any dwelling units. Item #2 was approved. Item #3 was approved with the conditions that were proposed to Planning Committee on June 14, 1988. Item #3 was further amended by adding an eighteenth condition to read as follows: 18. That the owner erect a six foot chain link fence to protect the valley lands prior to the construction of any dwelling units. Item #4 was approved. Item #5 was deferred for one week. The following amendment to Item #2 of the Planning Committee Report was proposed: Resolution #127/88 Moved by Councillor Arthurs Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Item #2 of the Planning Committee Report be amended by adding thereto the following: "Prior to the implementing zoning by-law being proposed, the following documents be submitted: 1. a report from the Fire Chief stating the response time in reacting to a fire in this draft plan of subdivision. 2. a letter from the Region of Durham confirming that traffic signals will be installed at the intersection of Dixie Road and Finch Avenue. 3. a letter from the two school boards indicating which school the children from this draft plan will atend. 4. a letter from the Regin of Durham confirming the date when the Cherrywood reservoir will be opened. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Arthurs, Brenner and Morgan No: Councillors Coburn, Mitchell, Robertson and Mayor Anderson Recorded Vote on Item #2 of the Planning Committee Report: Yes: Councillors Coburn, Mitchell, Robertson and Mayor Anderson No: Councillors Arthurs, Brenner and Morgan 16/88 108 Resolution #127/88 - continued Recorded Vote on Item #4 of the Planning Committee Report: Yes: Councillors Coburn, Mitchell, Robertson and Mayor Anderson No: Councillors Arthurs, Brenner and Morgan Resolution #128/88 Moved by Councillor Robertson Seconded by Councillor Coburn SENIOR CITIZENS ADDITION TO EAST SHORE COMMUNITY CENTRE FILE NUMBER - F 2100 That the Corporation of the Town of Pickering undertake the proposed Senior Citizens' Centre Addition to the East Shore Community Centre based on a projected approximate cost estimate of $700,000; and that a request be made for an Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation "New Recreation Facilities Grant" and an application be submitted based on the financing of: Approved 1988 Capital Budget $456,667 Anticipated New Horizons Grant $ 15,000 Anticipated New Recreation Facilities Grant $228,333 TOTAL $700,000 and that the Town agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions governing the "New Recreation Facilities Grant Program". CARRIED Resolution #129/88 Moved by Councillor Robertson Seconded by Councillor Mitchell OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION BY BARONIA HOLDINGS LIMITED mFILE NUMBER - B 2310 - OPA 87-87/D/P That Town Council recommends to Regional Council that Official mPlan Amendment Application 87-87/D/P submitted by Baronia Holdings Limited on Part of Lot 18, Concession l, Town of Pickering, to redesignate the subject property from "Restricted Light Industrial" to an appropriate designation that permits a mA m~ funeral home be REFUSED. CARRIED m m I 16/88 109 Resolution #130/88 m Moved by Councillor Robertson Seconded by Councillor Mitchell m AMENDMENT APPLICATION ZONING BY BARONIA HOLDINGS LIMITED FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 57/87 ml That zoning By-law Amendment Application A 57/87 submitted by Baronia Holdings Limited on Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, Town Iof Pickering, to change the zoning on the subject property from "MI" - Storage and Light Manufacturing to an appropriate zoning that permits a funeral home be REFUSED. ICARRIED I Resolution #131/88 mMoved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Morgan Whereas the Town of Pickering has experienced unprecedented Iresidential growth during the past five years; and Whereas the quality of life to its residents has deteriorated m d ue to a lack of sufficent infrastructure; i.e: - Si dewa 1 k s m_ Constant power blackouts - Traffic congestion - Concern pertaining to fire fighting program as noted in January 26, 1988 - Dillon Report m_ and now a serious water shortage. Now Therefore The Council for the Corporation of the Town of mPickering hereby advises Durham Region and the Province of Ontario that all future applications for residential development will be deemed as "Premature" until such time as satisfactory iplanning can alleviate these matters. LOST I Resoltuion #132/88 I Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Mitchell mwhereas the majority of residents who purchased houses from Brandy Lane Homes have expressed dissatisfaction with workmanship and after-sales service; and m Whereas attempts to resolve the homeowners' concerns are not yet satisfactory, specifically with respect to brick and mortar work; Now therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby resolves that the Toronto Home Builders Association and the Ontario New Home Warranty Program commence Ian investigation into: 1. the quality of workmanship, and I2. the ethics in dealing with purchasers of homes as defined by the Toronto Home Builders Association's Ethics Committee and that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Toronto Home Builders Association, m the Minister of Housing, the Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations and Norah Stoner, MPP. ITABLED ]6/88 110 Resolution #133/88 Moved by Councillor Morgan Seconded by Councillor Arthurs Whereas the Resolution #61/88 requested that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby resolve that a meeting take place as soon as possible with the Minister of the Environment, Mr. Jim Bradley and that a formal request be made at that time asking the Minister to allow the Town of Pickering to hire a consultant to investigate the P.A.C.T. concerns and the cost of such a consultant be paid for by the Ministry to ensure that the terms of the Agreement between Metropolitan Toronto and the Town of Pickering are being complied with; and That the cost of such a consultant be paid for by the Ministry to ensure that the terms of the Agreement between Metropolitan Toronto and the Town of Pickering are being complied with; and That a copy of this resolution and P.A.C.T. documentation be forwarded to the Honourable Jim Bradley, Minister of the Environment and Mrs. Norah Stoner, M.P.P. and that Mrs. Stoner be requested to be part of such a meeting with the Minister of the Environment; and Whereas in a letter dated April 27, 1988 from the Minister of the Environment, The Honourable Jim Bradley referred to Council's Resolution on the Brock West Landfill site in the Town of Pickering; and Whereas the Minister stated that since the agreement is between the Town of Pickering and Metropolitan Toronto only, and as the Ministry is not a party to the agreement, he would not be in a position to authorize any payment toward this action; and Whereas the raised Council in its resolution concerns by are appreciated and that he recognizes the need for discussion on these matters, he will not be able to meet with us; Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby resolves that a consultant be retained by the Town of Pickering to investigate the concerns of our residents and those of P.A.C.T. and to ensure that the terms of the agreement between Metropolitan Toronto and the Town of Pickering are being complied with; and That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Jim Bradley, Minister of the Environment and Mrs. Norah Stoner, M.P.P. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Arthurs, Brenner and Morgan No: Councillors Coburn, Mitchell, Robertson and Mayor Anderson Resolution #134/88 Moved by Councillor Morgan Seconded by Councillor Arthurs Whereas the Regional Municipality of Durham commissioned an accoustics study in 1985 of the Rougecrest subdivision; and continued ! 1 6/88 I 111 Resolution #134/88 - continued Whereas the volume of cars and heavy trucks using Brock Road has increased dramatically since 1985; Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby requests the Regional Municipality of Durham to lOundertake an accoustics study of Brock Road between Kingston Road and Concession 3 Road; and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Ministry of the Environment and Norah Stoner, M.P.P. CARRIED (IV) BY-LAWS Councillor Coburn, seconded by Councillor Robertson, moved for leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 2741/88 - (Third Reading Only) Being a by-law (Zoning) By-law 3037, as to amend Restricted Area amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham in Part of Lot 24, Plan 12 (Parts 1, 2 & 3, Plan 40R-11108), in the Town of Pickering. (A 50/87) By-law Number 2801/88 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3037, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham on Part of Lot 22, Concession 3, in the Town of Pickering. (A 21/88) Deferred for one week By-law Number 2802/88 - (Two Readings Only) Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham in Part of Lot 20, Concession 1, in the Town of Pickering. (A 12/87(R); OPA 87-6/D/P) By-law Number 2803/88 - (Two Readings Only) Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham in Part of Lot 20, Concession 1, in the Town of Pickering.(A 12/87(R) By-law Number 2804/88 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2677/88, which amended Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3037, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham, in Part of Lots 30, 31, 32 and 33, Concessions 4 and 5, in the Town of Pickering. (A 26/88) By-law Number 2805/88 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of Leases between the Town and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, for the use of Al tona Comunity Centre, Brougham Community Centre and Don Beer Memorial Park (Brougham), 1988-1989. 1 6/88 112 (IV) BY-LAWS - continued By-law Number 2806/88 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Lease between the Town and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, respecting Part Lot 19, Concession 6, Pickering (Brougham Firehall; 1988/1989). By-law Number 2807/88 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Lease between the Town and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada respecting Part Lot 19, Concession 6, Pickering (Brougham Parkette; 1988/1989). By-law Number 2808/88 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Lease between the Town and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, respecting Part Lot 19, Concession 5, Pickering (Former Museum Site, Brougham; 1987/1988). By-law Number 2809/88 Being a by-law to dedicate Blocks 48 to 55, Plan 40M-1507, Pickering, as public highway. (Valleyview Drive) By-law Number 2810/88 Being a by-law to dedicate Blocks 47 to 50, Plan 40M-1508, Pickering, as public highway. (Valleyview Drive) By-1 aw Number 2811/88 Being a by-law to exempt Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Plan 40M-1509, Pickering, from part lot control. By-law Number 2812/88 Being a by-law to exempt Block 37, Plan M-1210, Pickering, from part lot control. By-law Number 2813/88 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2406/87 appointing members of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee. By-1 aw Number 2814/88 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2366/87 designating Fieldlight Boulevard and Foxwood Trail as through highways. By-law Number 2815/88 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2632/88 to provide for the erection of stop signs at various intersections. By-1 aw Number 2816/88 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2359/87 to prohibit parking on McKay Road. By-law Number 2817/88 Being a by-law to amend By-law 264/75 to establish the speed limit on Foxwood Trail and Glenanna Road at 40 kilometres per hour. 16/88 113 (IV) BY-LAWS - continued By-law Number 2818/88 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement the Subdivision Plan 40M-1510, amending Agreement respecting Pickering, {Draft Plan 18T-79088; Phase 2B, Grand Oak Homes (Eastern Division) Inc.)) By-law Number 2819/88 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Agreement respecting Part Lots 21, 24, 28, Blocks D, E and Simon Street, Plan M-lO40, Picketing (Parts 1 and 4, Plan 40R-11260), (Sapphire Swan Ventures Corp.; S 9/88) By-law Number 2820/88 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement respecting Part Lot 18, Concession 2, Pickering (Wilde; formerly Morgan; A 56/87). THIRD READING Councillor Coburn, seconded by Councillor Robertson moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 2741/88, 2804/88, 2805/88, 2806/88, 2807/88 2808/88, 2809/88, 2810/88, 2811/88, 2812/88, 2813/88, 2814/88, 2815/88, 2816/88, 2817/88, 2818/88, 2819/88 and 2820/88 be adopted, and that the said By-laws be now read a Third Time and PASSED, and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affi xed thereto. m {V) OTHER BUSINESS m 1. councillor Mitchell reported that P.A.C.T. met with the Minister of the Environment and Norah Stoner and reported that an unbiased consultant will be retained m to monitor the Brock West Landfill Site. 2. Councillor Arthurs requested that the meeting with the I Deputy Minister of the Environment be postponed. 3. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) Council met with Mrs. Gwen Mowbray, Chairman of the Pickering Library Board wi th respect to m amended drawings for the Library component of the Civic Complex. m Resolution #135/88 Moved by Council 1 or Arthurs me seconded by Councillor Morgan That the Architects for the Civic Complex be authorized to proceed with amended drawings as m outlined in their letter of June 6, 1988 at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00. m CARRIED ! 16/88 114 (VI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW m By-law Number 2821/88 Councillor Mitchell, seconded by Councillor Brenner moved for of the Town of Pickering to confirm leave to introduce a By-law the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering at its meeting held on the 20th day of June, 1988 and mothat same be now read a first, second and third time and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED m (vi i ) ADJOURNMENT m The Meeting adjourned at the hour of 10:20 p.m. m m Dated June 27th 1988 m m m m m m m m APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF PICKERING The Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on June 13, 1988, presents its eleventh report to Council and recommends: 1. PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO BROCK ROAD FROM ROUGECREST SUBDIVISION FILE NUMBER - E 4000 That the installation of three pedestrian accesses to Brock Road from the Rougecrest Subdivision be approved. 2. REZONING APPLICATION A 72/87 SUBMITTED BY R. AND D. BARCLAY AND S. AND L. CAMPBELL ON THE WEST SIDE OF LIVERPOOL ROAD, NORTH OF KINGSTON ROAD FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 72/87 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 72/87 submitted by R. Barclay, on behalf of the owners, R. & D. Barclay and S. & L. Campbell, to amend zoning By-law 3036 from "R3" One Family Detached Dwelling - Third Density Zone to an appropriate zone to permit the establishment of a commercial-office use and a commercial service shop in addition to the currently permitted residential use, on Part of Lot 26, Plan 492, be REFUSED. 3. REZONING APPLICATION A 7/88 SUBMITTED BY 334979 ONTARIO INC. ON THE NORTH SIDE OF KINGSTON ROAD, WEST OF GLENANNA ROAD FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 7/88 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 7/88 submitted by J.D.S. Investments Limited, on behalf of the owner, 334979 Ontario Inc., to change the zoning on lands being Part of Block B, Plan M-998 from "SC" Special Commercial to "C9" Commercial and to a parking space dimensional requirement of 2.6 metres in width and 5.3 metres in length be APPROVED AS REVISED subject to the following conditons: 1. That prior to third reading of an implementing zoning by-law the owner receive site plan approval for revisions to the existing site plan to provide for an increased access width to the site and improved traffic flow, and that the owner agree to undertake changes reflected in any revised site plan approval. implementing zoning by-law: 2. That the (a) prohibit a "drive thru" restaurant; (b) not include a "vehicle service and household merchandise store" as a permitted use; (c) establish a 2.6 m x 5.3 m parking stall requirement. 3. That the owner to share the cost of agree an access to Kingston Road from the Hub Plaza subject to the approval of the Ministry of Transport. AS AMENDED m 11/88 m4. LEASE OF PRO SHOPS AT DON BEER ARENA AND RECREATION COMPLEX BY THE PICKERING HOCKEY ASSOCIATION FILE NUMBER - F 2200 m That the normal tendering process for the Pro Shop Leasing at the Don Beer Sports Arena and Pickering Recreation le Complex Arena be waived; and that the request from the Pickering Hockey Association of June 3, 1988 to lease the Pro Shop facilities in these m locations be approved. ! 5. MTRCA EROSION CONTROL PROJECT m FOR HOBBS PROPERTY IN GREENWOOD FILE NUMBER - F 3112 m That an over-expenditure in the amount of $11,475 being the Town of Pickering's share for the MTRCA Erosion Control Project for the Hobbs property in Greenwood be approved. ! I 6. STORM SEWER ON EDMUND DRIVE FILE NUMBER - E 1000 That the request of the Sandbury Building Corporation for m the Town of to contribute to the cost of an Pickering oversized storm sewer on Edmund Drive be refused. I 7. EMPLOYMENT EQUITY DRAFT ACTION PLAN FILE NUMBER - A 4000 m That the Report of the Employment Equity Task Force dated May 3, 1988 be received and that the attached draft action plan be endorsed; and m That the implementation of the Action Plan be recommended for consideration by the 1989 Council. ! I 8. BINGO LICENSING FILE NUMBER - D 2300 m That Resolution #23/81, Item #12 which reads as follows: "That the Lottery Licensing Officer of the Town of Pickering be directed to issue Bingo Licences to only one organization per 24 hour period per week, special events notwi thstandi ng." m be amended by del eti ng the words "speci al events notwithstanding" and substituting therefore the words "except at the discretion of the Officer where additional m bingos are required." I 11/88 3 m 9. ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL FILE NUMBER - C 2310 m That the accounts in the amount of $2,429,704.61, for the period ending May 31, 1988, as submitted by the Town Manager, be approved. m 1 o. OUTSTANDING INVOICES TO CIRCLE ELECTRIC FILE NUMBER - C lO00 I That the Confidential Report of the Town Manager with respect to outstanding Invoices to Circle Electric i Contractor Limited be received; and that an amount of $2,912.71 be paid to the firm. i 11. REHABILITATION OF BAY RIDGES STREETS FILE NUMBER - E 4000 I That approval be given to the addition of Alyssum Street and Yeremi Street to the original list of streets in the  1988 Rehabilitation Programme.